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BFI aviation enthusiast Joe Clark dies at 78

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Local aviation pioneer Joe Clark is the man most responsible for those elegant upswept wingtips now standard on new Boeing 737s. This now-ubiquitous winglet technology, installed to increase range and save fuel on business jets as well as commercial airplanes, is just the latest legacy of Mr. Clark’s long career in aviation. After a start as a jet salesman, Mr. Clark became an aviation innovator and serial entrepreneur. In the 1960s, Mr. Clark founded Jet Air, the first dealership in the Pacific… (www.seattletimes.com) Más...

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charlie02vy
Charlie Roberts 2
We send our sympathies, condolences, and prayers to his family and friends.
I only spoke with Mr. Clark on conference calls during the Continental Airlines 757 Winglet Modification at TIMCO-GSO. Great guy.
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royhunte92
Roy Hunte 2
Cleared to FL Infinity.
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linbb
linbb 1
A very good friend of mine worked for the Aviation Partners for many years. He really enjoyed his time there so Mr Clark must have been quite a fellow.
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williambaker08
william baker 3
Wow actually something nice to say for once. Im impressed.
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